The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar

This week we finally have Mitch back on to discuss his excellent new book, "Esoterika: Formulas Against The False Self". We talk about everything from how he came up with the idea for the book and the many principles within it. Youtuber @therightsideofmad described it in a review as the perfect companion piece to Mitch's "Practical Magick" and I could not agree more. A great chat with a great dude...

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Join the DAS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! This week artist and occultist seaN comes back on the show to further speak about his journey into the occult and all things magick. His depth of knowledge and sense of humor always makes for great conversation. seaN's links: Patreon: https://Patreon.com/crpfctry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crpfctry78...

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Join the DAS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! This week I talk with dark artist Michele Melcher and discuss her beautiful classically painted skeleton portraits! Also, a quick art life update. Michele's website: https://www.michelemelcher.com/ Michele's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_michelemelcher_ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Ch...

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This week Gabe Leonard and Christopher Ulrich join me to discuss our experience at this year's LA Art Show. Good fun! Gabe's links: Website: https://gabeleonardart.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gabeleonard... YouTube: / @gabeleonardart Christopher's links: Website: https://www.christopherulrich.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/artistchristopherulrich/ The Dark Art Society Podcast...

We are starting 2026 right with an interview with the incredibly talented Stephanie Buscema! We chat about the influence her famous comic book artist grandfather John Buscema, her love of Tarot and witchcraft, our love of animals, the connection between dark art and spirituality and tons of other stuff! This interview was a great way to start off the new year! Stephanie's links: Website: https://w...

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This week esoteric art genius Christopher Ulrich joins me to promote his upcoming paint workshop (Saturday, Nov. 22nd 2-5pm) and talk all about the esoteric philosophy of art and artists. Art workshop info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRL8GYMkYGH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Christopher's links: Website: https://www.christopherulrich.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/a...

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